Bilingual Legal Administrative Assistant

McCarthy Tétrault

Bilingual Legal Administrative Assistant at McCarthy Tétrault supporting legal operations in Montreal. Requires bilingualism in French and English and relevant experience in a legal environment.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Swift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work collaboratively with team members to provide comprehensive support for intake and request management
Respond promptly to inquiries, consistently meet deadlines and promote cooperative working relationships across the firm’s departments and personnel
Manage variations in workflow effectively with minimal supervision
Oversee request handling, set work priorities and ensure proper coordination to complete tasks on time
Answer questions about processes and assist timekeepers in resolving issues within their area of expertise and responsibility
Liaise with other firm support resources and forward requests as appropriate to ensure efficient and appropriate use of resources
Accurately track and follow up on requests in the workflow system
Provide backup support within the Resource Center
Continuously develop professional knowledge and technical skills through active participation with the team
Share knowledge, information and provide mentorship to colleagues and team members to foster a positive, collaborative environment
Maintain quality control of your own work by asking clarifying questions when needed and reviewing the work of others
Provide support to lawyers in specific practice groups, as required, to maintain the firm’s Legal Support Services, ensure continuity of legal operations and uphold client satisfaction
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Postsecondary diploma in a Legal Assistant, Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant program
One to three years of relevant work experience, preferably within a legal or other professional services environment
Bilingual in French and English (required)
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to acquire and maintain a strong understanding of the firm’s operational policies, processes and firm-specific technology
Strong keyboarding, spelling, writing and proofreading skills
Work effectively with team members and demonstrate tact, respect and professionalism in all interactions
Deliver a high level of service to colleagues and clients (on a limited/as-needed basis for specific requests)
Highly organized when assessing priorities and carrying out tasks; strong time-management skills and the ability to multitask and perform under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Good listening skills to accurately identify the needs of clients and colleagues; ask clarifying questions to understand expectations, situations, issues and concerns
Be responsive to client and colleague requests and keep them informed of progress; ability to identify and address obstacles in a timely manner

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exceptional benefits from day one, including employer-paid group insurance coverage
A wellness program and a technology expense allowance
Competitive compensation, overtime pay and generous time off, including a volunteer day and a paid birthday day off
Opportunities for growth and professional development at all levels within a culture that encourages and values feedback through dialogue
Frequent opportunities for community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
A collaborative, team-oriented culture where lawyers and business teams work together toward shared goals

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal assistantexecutive assistantadministrative assistantkeyboard skillswriting skillsproofreading skillstime managementmultitaskingworkflow managementclient support

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationtactrespectprofessionalismorganizationlistening skillsresponsivenessproblem-solvingmentorship

Certifications

postsecondary diploma